Schonbrunn Palace

17th century1696Austria

CountryAustria

RegionVienna

Period17th century

Year Built1696

About Schonbrunn Palace

The former summer residence of the Habsburg emperors. Has 1,441 rooms. The Gloriette on the hilltop offers panoramic views of Vienna. Maria Theresa, Napoleon, and Mozart all lived here. The zoo, founded in 1752, is the oldest in the world.

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